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S609 APA

1998 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,400 mi
Last recorded116,400 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS609 APA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 116,400 miles

both inner c/v gaitors split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 111,509 miles

Centre rear seatbelt missing

Nearside front indicator lens repaired with tape

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Offside rear anti-roll bar link worn

Offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Oct 2009 106,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 102,218 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 102,218 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 94,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 82,243 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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S609 APA is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 108,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S609 APA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S609 APA registered?

S609 APA is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S609 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S609 APA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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